About Joanna
Jane Croft, who wrote under the pseudonym Joanna Fulford, made a significant impact on the world of historical and romantic literature before passing away in July 2013. Let’s delve into her journey and literary contributions:
Early Days and Passion for Writing:
Joanna Fulford’s path to becoming a full-time writer reflects her passion and dedication to the craft. Leaving her day job to pursue a writing career was a bold move, and the unwavering support of her husband played a crucial role in enabling this transition.
She faced challenges, including financial difficulties during lean periods, but the joy of receiving a publisher’s interest in her work made the journey worthwhile.
Her involvement in a writers’ group highlights the importance of community and the friendships formed within such circles. These connections provide emotional support and critical feedback for an author’s growth.
Her editor at Harlequin also played a significant role, offering guidance, patience, and constructive criticism that refined her work.
Exploring Historical Periods:
Joanna’s passion for literature and history shines through in her writing. Initially focusing on the Enlightenment and the Regency, she later developed a fascination for the early Medieval period.
Her commitment to authenticity led her to extensive research, ensuring historical accuracy while maintaining a captivating plot.
Balancing historical detail with storytelling is a delicate task, but Joanna’s flexible approach allows her characters to lead the way, resulting in richer narratives.
Published Works:
Joanna Fulford’s published books include:
Defiant in the Viking’s Bed
Surrender To The Viking
The Viking’s Touch
The Viking’s Defiant Bride
His Lady of Castlemora
The Caged Countess
Christmas at Oakhurst Manor
Redemption of a Fallen Woman
His Counterfeit Condesa
The Laird’s Captive Wife
The Wayward Governess
Jane Croft’s legacy lives on, and her creative spirit continues to resonate with readers. Her contributions to the literary world remain cherished, even after her passing.
Her last written words
Do not put your life on hold until retirement, or be so caught up in the getting and having that you abdicate the living.
Do not sit in front of a screen and watch other people having all the adventures. The world is broad and wide: get out there, see it, do it, live it.
Do not spend your life in a job that you loath, grubbing for money, always in search of the elusive promotion that leads to more stress.
Find the job that makes your heart sing and do it joyfully. You’ll never work again.
Do not stay long in company with toxic people: seek out those who encourage and support you and make you feel good, and then reciprocate. If you can.
Find someone to share your life with, someone to build dreams with to laugh and cry and talk with on matters great and small, or if to sit in comparable silence, someone who will be there for you no matter what comes.
We are here once and time is short. Let us make the most of what is given to us.
Do not put your life on hold: pursue your dreams and DO IT NOW.
Her style
Harlequin Mills and Boon Romantic Historical Fiction: Vikings and The Regency. Poetry.